Exploring Fort McCoy’s Annual Open House
The outings are one of my favorite things about Cub Scouts. We get to go on field trips I wouldn’t have thought to look for. … continue reading
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The Beginning of the End (of Cub Scouts)
I’m lying in our dark tent listening to the night time activity in the tents around us. One mom is snoring, another mom is complaining … continue reading
15 Things I Learned While Sleeping on a Submarine
In May my son and I joined his Cub Scout pack for an overnight on a World War II submarine, the decommissioned U.S.S. … continue reading
No-Sew Cub Scout Hanging Organizer
I had all four wisdom teeth out yesterday. I was supposed to take it easy and rest up to speed the healing process. I … continue reading
Field Trip: Big John and the Iron Mine
I went on my first mine tour when I was a teenager. We were on a family vacation in the Keeweenaw Peninsula of Michigan’s Upper … continue reading
What to Expect at Mom & Son Cub Scout Camp
I LOVED our time together at Mom and Son and I love camping. I write this with a smile and a sense of humor. Here’s what … continue reading
Why I’ll Visit the Oneida Nation Museum Again (and again)
Thankfully our morning at the museum wasn’t like the movie Night at the Museum. Saturday my son’s scout den visited the Oneida Museum. P and I … continue reading
Scout Neckerchief Slide-33, Mom-1
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice…I grab the glue gun. After P lost his scout neckerchief slide for the 33rd time in … continue reading
I Still Play House, Do You?
When I was a kid I could play house all day long. I was a tomboy, but man did I love to play house! At … continue reading